How do I get the old seamsealer off of my drip rails? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oleguy · 11-09-2014, 06:26 PM

Does anyone have a good way to get the old, dryed and cracker. seamsealer out of the deiprails? If not, what is the best you have come up with? Thanks and any suggestions will be appreciated.

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-09-2014, 07:05 PM

I use a grinder with a stiff wire brush attachment to dig it right out. Trevor

Hellbent · 11-09-2014, 07:13 PM

I used a propane torch, flat head screwdriver and putty knife. Made quick work of it. Then cleaned up with a wire wheel on a drill.

hugger6933 · 11-09-2014, 07:20 PM

Wire brush on the grinder was my thought before I finished reading the question. I have a tool from TP tools called a rust and paint eater, if your doing a whole resto or much work it is a huge time saver. It is a knock off of a Spnitznagel tool of the design that cost well over the $500 mark. It is a multi use type deal you will reach for in many cases where you normally scratch your head for a moment or two thinking witch tool would be best.

kjdolphins · 11-09-2014, 07:49 PM

I just simply took a decent sized flat head screwdriver and very lightly tapped on the end of it with a hammer and chunks just went flying. My old sealer was really stiff from sitting for all those years, and it came of in very large, hard pieces. And it only took 15 minutes!

Rod Run · 11-09-2014, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellbent

I used a propane torch, flat head screwdriver and putty knife. Made quick work of it. Then cleaned up with a wire wheel on a drill.

that's how I've always done it too

PanelDeland · 11-09-2014, 08:54 PM

Me too. It cleaned the old stuff out quick. I used the wire brush to get the residue and small stuff out. Then I cleaned it good with brake cleaner before priming and resealing. Don't bother with the single stage stuff, mines cracked almost as bad as originally after 4 years.

jhwkns · 11-10-2014, 01:44 PM

A heat gun works well for this.

oleguy · 11-10-2014, 04:18 PM

I tryed chizzling it out, but mine is hard and stuck to tight. It sounds like heat and a chizzle and maybe a scraper followed with a wire brush will work. Thanks for all of your expertise!

67ctener · 11-10-2014, 09:33 PM

I also used the screw driver. Another good tool is a set of picks, since it's layered metals at the roof it really helps you get in between them.

11-09-2014, 06:26 PM	#1
oleguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Broken Arrow OK Posts: 39	How do I get the old seamsealer off of my drip rails? Does anyone have a good way to get the old, dryed and cracker. seamsealer out of the deiprails? If not, what is the best you have come up with? Thanks and any suggestions will be appreciated.

11-09-2014, 07:05 PM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: How do I get the old seamsealer off of my drip rails? I use a grinder with a stiff wire brush attachment to dig it right out. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

11-09-2014, 07:13 PM	#3
Hellbent Don't blame the messenger Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 318	Re: How do I get the old seamsealer off of my drip rails? I used a propane torch, flat head screwdriver and putty knife. Made quick work of it. Then cleaned up with a wire wheel on a drill. __________________ On the Level Just a guy with a hammer and a grinder. OH!, and an HOA- enough said...: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372525 "Some drink from the fountain of knowledge while others just gargle."

11-09-2014, 07:20 PM	#4
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,259	Re: How do I get the old seamsealer off of my drip rails? Wire brush on the grinder was my thought before I finished reading the question. I have a tool from TP tools called a rust and paint eater, if your doing a whole resto or much work it is a huge time saver. It is a knock off of a Spnitznagel tool of the design that cost well over the $500 mark. It is a multi use type deal you will reach for in many cases where you normally scratch your head for a moment or two thinking witch tool would be best.

11-09-2014, 07:49 PM	#5
kjdolphins Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ethan, South Dakota Posts: 93	Re: How do I get the old seamsealer off of my drip rails? I just simply took a decent sized flat head screwdriver and very lightly tapped on the end of it with a hammer and chunks just went flying. My old sealer was really stiff from sitting for all those years, and it came of in very large, hard pieces. And it only took 15 minutes! __________________ Current project: 1972 Chevy c-10 350 (700r4 hopefully) - "Lola" 68 Oldsmobile Delta Custom 455 78 Z/28 Camaro - "Rocky" 89 Camaro RS 305 TBI DD - "Betsy"

11-09-2014, 08:54 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: How do I get the old seamsealer off of my drip rails? Me too. It cleaned the old stuff out quick. I used the wire brush to get the residue and small stuff out. Then I cleaned it good with brake cleaner before priming and resealing. Don't bother with the single stage stuff, mines cracked almost as bad as originally after 4 years. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-10-2014, 01:44 PM	#8
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: How do I get the old seamsealer off of my drip rails? A heat gun works well for this. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

11-10-2014, 04:18 PM	#9
oleguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Broken Arrow OK Posts: 39	Re: How do I get the old seamsealer off of my drip rails? I tryed chizzling it out, but mine is hard and stuck to tight. It sounds like heat and a chizzle and maybe a scraper followed with a wire brush will work. Thanks for all of your expertise!

11-10-2014, 09:33 PM	#10
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: How do I get the old seamsealer off of my drip rails? I also used the screw driver. Another good tool is a set of picks, since it's layered metals at the roof it really helps you get in between them. __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly



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